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Pergamon Museum

Pergamon Museum Why the Pergamon Museum in Berlin is special
The Pergamon Museum displays massive, original archeological treasures from the Near East and Middle East.

Pergamon Museum tips and insights
Pergamon Altar - the museum's leading attraction
Second most popular attraction
The honor goes to the immense and colorful 6th century BC Ishtar Gate from ancient Babylon (in today's Iraq).

Other artistic standouts in the Pergamon Museum
They include the colossal Market Gate of Miletus built in Roman times, the facade of Nebuchadnezzar's Throne Room, and the Islamic art collection.

Controversy
It is regarding whether the Pergamon Museum should return some of its archeological treasures to their homelands.

Nearby museums
The Pergamon is but one of several prominent museums on a small island in the middle of Berlin. One, the Altes (Old) Museum, showcases the famous painted bust of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti.

Location in Germany
Pergamon Museum Map

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